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CSWD Services (PGE, Rent, Food)

Community Services & Workforce Development provides assistance to low-income residents of San Benito County. All services are provided dependent upon funding availability. For more information on any of these services please call (831) 637-9293 or e-mail aanderson@cosb.us.

PG&E Utility Assistance or Propane

For San Benito County residents only. E-mail or Fax applications are not accepted. All forms must be completed.

This application must be submitted with an original signature and all required documentation to:

1111 San Felipe Road, Ste. 108
Hollister, CA 95023

Download Application (in Spanish)

No appointment necessary. Payment of utility bills for eligible Participants to prevent service shutoff by utility companies. (Assistance once a year)

Regular Bills & 15-day Notices are accepted Monday-Thursdays from 8am - 12 pm ONLY.

48-hour & Shut-Offs are accepted Monday-Friday from 1-4pm ONLY

Required Documentation:

  • Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, Naturalization or MICA)
  • 30-day income verification for all members of your household.
  • Photo I.D. for all adults in the household.
  • Social Security Cards for all children and adults in the household.
  • Current Utility Bill or Shut-Off notice.

Stop Eviction Assistance

By Appointment Only. Documentation Needed At Time of Appointment To Determine Eligibility:

  • 90-day income verification for all members of your household.
  • Photo I.D. for all adults in the household.
  • Birth certificates and Social Security Cards for all children and adults in the household. (Seniors 60+ are eligible)
  • Letter of eviction notices, indicating the month of the past due rent. (Maximum payout $1,000.00).
  • Receipt of other past due rent, if it is more than one month rent, or a letter of arrangement from the tenant and the landlord.
  • If landlord and tenant have the same address, verification from the Assessors Office is needed.
  • Reason for requesting assistance.
  • W-9 Form signed by landlord. (provided at the time of appointment)

First Months Rental Assistance

By Appointment Only. Documentation Needed At Time of Appointment To Determine Eligibility:

  • 90-Day Income Verification for All Family Members: Income sources include - Employment check stubs, UIB stubs, AFDC, SSI/SSA, Disability Insurance, Workman's Comp., Child Support, Alimony, Educational Grants, Etc.
  • Proof of Residency: Participants must provide a letter or a bill (i.e. PG&E, water) from San Benito County, which they received/paid within the last 90 days prior to their appointment date.
  • Verification of Family Members: Adult proof includes: Drivers License, ID Cards, Birth Certificates. Families must have minor children under the age of 16 living with them. Child proof includes: Birth certificate, Social Security Cards, Micas, Etc.
  • Rental Contract: Participant must provide a Rental Contract signed by the Tenant and the Landlord. Contracts must state the month you are moving in and the amount of the rent.
  • Landlord: Participant must provide the Name, Address, & Phone Number of the Landlord. (Landlord must be informed that the Rental Assistance process may take up to 2 weeks).
  • Receipt: If the rent exceeds more than $1000.00, the Participant must pay and provide a receipt for the differences of the rent and the Security Deposit as required, or provide a letter of suitable arrangements from the Landlord.
  • Verification of Job Promise: If the participant is not currently working, but will start in the near future, verification from the employer must be presented stating the job start-up date and rate of pay.
  • Statement: Reason for requesting assistance.

Referrals for the following Emergency Food Assistance:

CSWD provides Referrals to the Community Food Bank 2 times per year. Documentation Needed: Photo ID only.

  • Community Food Bank:
    Community Food Bank address:
    1133 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
    (831) 637-0340

    For more information on distribution sites please see the Community Food Bank Website: http://www.communitypantry.com

    Pick up food on the following days:

    • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Weekly Food Distribution)
    • Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Weekly Food Distribution)
    • Community Food Bank distribution centers are as follows:
       
  • San Juan Bautista 2-3 PM at the Community Center – Corner of 1st St & San Jose St.
  • Aromas 2-3 PM at a small garage across the street from Marshall Grocery store.
  • Second Monday of the Month: USDA Commodities distribution: 1133 San Felipe Road – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Fishes & Loaves: CSWD provides referrals (up to 4 a year) before 11 am Monday – Friday.
    Sacred Heart Church
    680 College St, Hollister, CA 95023

    Distribution times: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm
     

  • Salvation Army: Call for distribution times. Weekly emergency food basket for families and people in need
  • 910 Buena Vista Dr,
    Hollister 831-636-5612
    http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

  • Abundant Blessings: Free food is distributed every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9am-1pm
  • 153 Fifth Street
    Hollister, CA 95023
    Liz Castro 408-903-7718 or 831-636-0700

Forms Assistance

By Appointment only.

Assistance with completing applications for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, employment, housing, Social Security benefits. We do not provide legal assistance or help in filling out legal/immigration forms.

 

 

 

 


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